Loom AlternativesScreen Recorders & Screenshot Capture Tools like Loom

Loom is described as 'Easy and free screen recorder for Mac, Windows, and Chromebooks. Record your camera and screen with audio directly from your Chrome browser and share the video with your team, friends, and family' and is a Screen Recorder in the video & movies category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Loom for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and Google Chrome apps. The best Loom alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Loom are ShareX, OpenScreen, GPU Screen Recorder and SimpleScreenRecorder.

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  1. OBS Studio icon

    OBS Studio

     1296 likes

    A robust cross-platform application offering seamless screen recording and live-streaming capabilities across Mac, Windows, and Linux. It supports advanced features like H264 encoding, multiple scenes, customizable themes, and direct streaming to platforms like Twitch and YouTube.

    197 OBS Studio alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
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    Comments about OBS Studio as an Alternative to Loom
    BarnMTB
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    OBS is a powerful tool but also comes with a lot of complexity. Loom has a more user-friendly & polished design. You can use OBS to do the same thing as Loom, but it's like driving a monster truck to a grocery store; sure you can do it, but it's easier with a simple sedan.

    Baptiste THIVEND
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    Efficient right out of the box

    Guest
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    OBS Studio (which is absolutely free) has features that are only available on premium plans of Loom. Also, at the time i'm writing this Loom does not offer as much support for Linux or Firefox users. Plus, OBS Studio incredibly customisable and featureful, yet still relatively easy to use.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think OBS Studio is a great Loom alternative.

    • OBS Studio is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Loom.

    • OBS Studio is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Loom.

    • OBS Studio is Free and Open SourceLoom is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OBS Studio is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightLoom is not according to our users
  2. ShareX icon

    ShareX

     790 likes

    Open-source screen capture and file sharing tool with recording, editing, and annotation features. Supports 4K, dark mode, theming, offline use, and offers a lightweight, ad-free experience without tracking user data.

    252 ShareX alternatives

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
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  4. OpenScreen icon

    OpenScreen

     32 likes

    Create stunning screen recordings for free. Open-source, no subscriptions, no watermarks, and free for commercial use. An alternative to Screen Studio.

    55 OpenScreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Ashampoo Snap

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  7. SimpleScreenRecorder icon

    SimpleScreenRecorder

     148 likes

    SimpleScreenRecorder is a Linux screen recorder that supports X11 and OpenGL. It is easy to use, feature-rich, and has a Qt-based graphical user interface. It can record the entire screen or part of it, or record OpenGL applications directly.

    141 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

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    • Linux
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  8. Screenity icon

    Screenity

     35 likes

    Screenity is a privacy-friendly screen recording and annotation tool for Chromium browsers (Chrome/Edge/Brave). It supports screen, tab, and camera recording with microphone and/or system audio, plus built-in annotation tools while recording.

    14 Screenity alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Brave
    • Chromium
    Pro editor: Build multi-scene videos with a timeline, templates, and automated zooms.
     
  10. FastStone Capture icon

    FastStone Capture

     222 likes

    A powerful, lightweight, yet full-featured screen capture tool that allows you to easily capture and annotate anything on the screen including windows, objects, menus, full screen, rectangular/freehand regions and even scrolling windows/web pages.

    183 FastStone Capture alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • FastStone Capture is the most popular commercial alternative to Loom.

    • FastStone Capture is Paid and ProprietaryLoom is Freemium and Proprietary
    • FastStone Capture is LightweightLoom is not according to our users
  11. VokoscreenNG icon

    VokoscreenNG

     72 likes

    VokoscreenNG is a user friendly screencaster for Linux and Windows. It is a continuation of the now discontinued Vokoscreen project that has been totally rewritten from scratch using Qt and GStreamer.

    171 VokoscreenNG alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. ScreenArc icon

    ScreenArc

     11 likes

    Cross-platform screen recording and editing tool featuring automated cinematic pan-and-zoom on mouse actions, webcam overlay, customizable visuals, timeline editor, multi-monitor support, instant aspect ratio switching, style presets, and 2K output in MP4 or GIF.

    35 ScreenArc alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Bandicam

     130 likes

    Bandicam is a lightweight screen recorder for Windows that can capture anything on your PC screen. Also, it makes it possible to record a certain area on a PC screen, or capture a game.

    158 Bandicam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Get Started
     
  14. Camtasia icon

    Camtasia

     233 likes

    This all-in-one solution offers screen and webcam recording, video editing, and chroma key features, producing stunning HD-quality content easily shareable on platforms like YouTube and Screencast.com. Designed for training, presentations, and more, it supports H.264 format and compact file sizes.

    268 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    • Camtasia is the most popular Web-based alternative to Loom.

    • Camtasia is Freemium and ProprietaryLoom is also Freemium and Proprietary
  15. Cap icon

    Cap

     23 likes

    Open-source tool for screen and camera capture with 4K recording, timeline editor, instant sharing via links, privacy controls, no signup, multiple layouts, custom branding, cursor options, threaded comments, self-hosting, and paid AI-powered features available.

    92 Cap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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